Ford Motor Company: Tailgate Cable May Fail (26V689000)
Ford Motor Company: Tailgate Cable May Fail (26V689000). Its units affected of 30,123 is above the median of 533 (84th percentile). Dated 16 days ago, it is in the active follow-up window. Score 30/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 30,123 · 84th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 56.5x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Tailgate Cable May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V689000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S78 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 30123 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions. |
| Consequence | Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 7, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 84th of 871 (median 533, 56.5x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-10-20
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 84th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Medium: dated in the last 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
30 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 30,123 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V689000: Tailgate Cable May Fail, 30,123 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 30,123 sits in the upper half (84th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 16 days old, still within a typical 45-day follow-up window. Its Recall Urgency Score of 30/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 30,123 | 84th | 2026-10-20 |
| International Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 22,730 | 82nd | 2026-07-16 |
| Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | Vehicle | 13,593 | 78th | 2026-10-22 |
| US Truck Body Co., Inc | Vehicle | 31 | 16th | 2026-08-06 |
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